OPINION: Taking Another Look At Gerrymandering In Light Of New SCOTUS Case On Louisiana’s Politically Motivated Redistricting
Another Look at Gerrymandering Originally published at CATO Institute. Editor’s note: We have previously covered…
Tag: Supreme Court
Authorizing Privately-Funded Ballroom, Legislation Preventing Destruction Of Billion-Dollar Hemp Industry
Editor’s note: As other authors have pointed out, allowing the ballroom to be funded by…
OPINION: If Birth On American Soil (Or In New York Or Another State) Doesn’t Confer Citizenship, What Does? Multiple Views On Oral Arguments For SCOTUS Case
Below are several different opinions from organizations generally in support of the reading of the…
Venezuelan President Maduro Brought To New York To Face Narco-Terrorism, Drug Trafficking Charges: Local Politicians, Activists Reactions
Venezuelan President Maduro Brought To New York To Face Narco-Terrorism, Drug Trafficking Charges: Local Politicians,…
Refugees Fleeing Post-War Europe After Nazis: How Would They Have Fared Under Modern Trump’s Anti-Immigration / Anti-Refugee Policies?
How would Jews fleeing Europe have fared under Trump’s anti-immigration policies? Editor’s note: It should…
Highly Anticipated SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case Depends on Interpretation Of One Key Phrase – Puts Into Question Who Is A Citizen?
Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase When…
170+ American Citizens Have Been Detained By Immigration Regardless Of Paperwork, Citizenship Declarations – Kicked, Dragged, Held For Days
We Found That More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve…
OPINION: Dubious Constitutionality Of Plea Bargains, Deals Brought To Light By Immigration Case Of Malicious Prosecution – Overrides Twice-Affirmed But Rarely Provided Right To Trial By Jury
What’s Really at Stake in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case? From pretrial detention to the…
OPINION: US Supreme Court Stands For Freedom Of Religion – If One Is Christian: Minority Religions Get Little Say, Redress, Equal Protection Under Law
SCOTUS Stands For Freedom Of Religion – Only If One Is Christian: Minority Religions Get…
Making College Unaffordable Again – When More Necessary Than Ever For Well-Paid Careers: Effects On Student Loans Of OBBBA
We previously covered this webinar before it occurred. You can read our story on it…
Today: For Staten Island / NYC Student Loan Borrowers With Uncertainty, Questions, Concerns: Student Loans Webinar By Rep. AOC, NY EDCAP – Submit Q’s In Advance
Join us for a Student Loans Webinar! Editor’s note: Be sure to check back…
Prescription Drug Ads Should Be Banned: Pharmaceuticals Can Have Dangerous Side Effects, Ads Are Often False, Misleading, Should Not Be Marketed To Consumers
Sanders, King Introduce Bill to Ban Prescription Drug Ads Editor’s note: Senator Sanders has discussed…
SCOTUS Refusal To Acknowledge Minority Religion’s Freedoms Has Implications Nationwide: Oak Flat Case – Native American Religious Ceremony Land Becomes Copper Mine
Supreme Court declines to review Oak Flat case involving land used for Native American religious…
CATO: More Than 50 Venezuelans Presently Imprisoned In El Salvador Without Due Process Came To US Legally, Never Violated Immigration Law
50+ Venezuelans Imprisoned in El Salvador Came to US Legally, Never Violated Immigration Law Editor’s…
New York Native SCOTUS Chief Justice John Roberts Discusses Law, Constitution, Civics Education At Georgetown University
From the below interview, possibly the most important question and answer is the following, where…
NY’s Rep AOC Holds In-Person Town Hall In the Bronx To Discuss Critical Funding Under Threat, Immigrant Rights, Healthcare, Other Important Issues Affecting Constituents
NY’s Rep AOC Holds In-Person Town Hall In the Bronx To Discuss Critical Funding Under…
Must-See Movie Review: Ohio Confidential – Expose Of Corruption In Local Politics – Bribery Legalized By SCOTUS – Part 2 of Dark Money Game Docuseries
Must-See Movie Review: Ohio Confidential – Expose Of Corruption In Local Politics – Bribery Legalized…
Must-See Movie Review: Wealth of the Wicked – Money In Politics Is Destruction Of Democracy For Its People – SCOTUS Role Cannot Be Overstated
Must-See Movie Review: Wealth of the Wicked, Part 2 Of Dark Money Game Documentary: Money…
Reducing Crime In Our City, Keeping New Yorkers Safe
Reducing Crime in Our City and Keeping New Yorkers Safe Editor’s note: Last week’s…
SCOTUS Made It Easier For Government To Violate Civil Rights Without Paying Court Costs When It Does – Making Bringing Cases Financially Infeasible
The Supreme Court Just Made It Easier for the Government to Violate Your Rights—Without Paying…
Making NYC Streets Safer With Over 1,000 Illegal Guns Taken Off Our Streets This Year
Making Our Streets Safer with More Than 1,000 Illegal Guns Taken Off NYC Streets Since…
Getting 20,000 Illegal Guns Off Our Streets For A Safer City
Getting 20,000 Illegal Guns Off Our Streets for a Safer City Editor’s note: We’ve previously…
NYPD Detective Manufactured Ghost Guns, Amassed Small Army’s Worth Of Unregistered Weapons, Falsified Business Records, Committed Official Misconduct: DA McMahon
Richmond County District Attorney Michael E. McMahon Announces the Arrest & Indictment of Staten Island…
Not Invisible Act Commission’s Findings: HHS Commits To Addressing Ongoing Crisis Of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Peoples, Human Trafficking Issues
HHS Takes Action on the Not Invisible Act Commission’s Findings and Recommendations Editor’s note: Readers…
Overruling Chevron Won’t Turn Judges Into Policymakers
No, Overruling Chevron Won’t Turn Judges into Policymakers Editor’s note: Staten Islander News has previously…
SCOTUS Needs Accountability, Transparency: Sen. Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Reform Supreme Court, Mandate Robust Ethics, Term Limits
GILLIBRAND, A CHAMPION OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY, ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO REFORM THE SUPREME COURT …
Native American Fishing Stock Destroyed On Purpose By US Govt Officials Building Dams
The Federal Government Just Acknowledged the Harm Its Dams Have Caused Tribes. Here’s What It…
Technofascism: Social Media Companies Should Be Forbidden From Censoring Speech On Their Platforms – NetChoice Cases
The Case Against Technofascism: When Big Tech Companies Censor Speech Editor’s note: Staten Islander News…
Cases Presently Before US Supreme Court Could Drastically Affect Freedom Of Speech Online: Join CATO Institute For Panel Discussion
Editor’s note: Readers may remember our previous coverage on Section 230, and how the new…
Supreme Court Decision Could Dramatically Limit Federal Regulatory Power, Stemming From Issues With Fishing
A Supreme Court ruling on fishing for herring could sharply curb federal regulatory power PTwo cases…
“Render Unto Caesar What is Caesar’s, No More” SCOTUS Sides With Homeowner Whose County Profited From Home Sale, Kept Extra Funds For Their Enrichment
The County Sold Her Home Over Unpaid Taxes and Kept the Profit. SCOTUS Wasn’t Having…
Reps. AOC, Nadler, Raskin, Johnson, Lieu Call On DOJ To Investigate Significant Unreported Gifts Received By Justice Thomas
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jerry Nadler, Jamie Raskin, Hank Johnson and Ted Lieu Call on DOJ…
Sen. Gillibrand Releases Statement On Supreme Court Ruling In Favor Of Regulation Of “Ghost Guns”
SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT ORDER ON GHOST GUNS Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released…
Rep. AOC Provides Constituent Update: SCOTUS Reform, Free Air Conditioners, Free Fire Alarms, Psychedelic Treatment For PTSD, Depression
Updates On Supreme Court & Renewable Energy in NY-14, Other Projects It was wonderful to…
Spain Becomes First Nation To Codify Transgender Rights Into Law, Banning Conversion Therapy, Expanding Abortion Access, Creating Menstrual Leave
BREAKING NEWS: On Thursday, February 16th, Spain solidified trans rights into national law, banned conversion…
Supreme Court Unlikely To ‘Break The Internet’ In Two Cases Being Currently Argued Against Google, Twitter Regarding Enabling Terrorism Through Amplification Of Messages On Platforms
Supreme Court unlikely to ‘break the internet’ over Google, Twitter cases – rather, it is…
End Citizens United Releases Plan To Reform Supreme Court To Protect Everyone, Provide Transparency
ECU // LAV Releases Plan to Reform Supreme Court Reforms to Court will ensure it…
Staten Island Conservative Party Nominates Judge Brendan T. Lantry For NYS Supreme Court
STATEN ISLAND CONSERVATIVE PARTY NOMINATES AND ENDORSES JUDGE BRENDAN T. LANTRY FOR STATE SUPREME COURT…
BP Fossella Makes Statement Concerning Recent Supreme Court Ruling On Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
The following statement was made by BP Fossella on January 13th, just after the US…
Major Media’s One Voice Moves Lockstep: A Danger To Our Democracy
In the United States, the First Amendment of the Constitution guarantees freedom of the press,…
Affordable Care Act Required Purchase Of Consumer Product Under Penalty Of Fine, But Now Just Another Law
Health Insurance is a consumer product. It is the purchase from a for-profit company (which…
OPINION: Statement From Chairman David Mario Curcio Regarding Judicial Activism By U.S. Supreme Court
In the Federalist Papers, Alexander Hamilton wrote that the judiciary was the least dangerous branch…
Supreme Court: 1964 Civil Rights Act Meant Gay, Trans Workers Cannot Be Discriminated Against
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 stopped discrimination based on “sex.” Until…